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Biosurfactant-Integrated Microbubble Aeration for Oxygen Delivery and Enhanced Biostimulation of Ocimum basilicum L.

Monash University Malaysia Engineering and Information Technology
✓ Funded (Competition) 🎓 Agricultural Technology 🎓 Chemical Engineering 🎓 Mechanical Engineering 🎓 Plant Biology Malaysia PhD biosurfactant hydroponics microbubble aeration oxygen delivery plant growth sustainable agriculture sweet basil

Competition funded PhD at Monash University Malaysia focused on improving hydroponic basil growth through microbubble aeration and biosurfactant-enhanced oxygen delivery.

Project Description

This PhD project investigates the use of biosurfactant-integrated microbubble aeration to improve oxygen delivery and plant growth in hydroponic systems. With rising global food demand and limited land availability, hydroponics offers a sustainable method for urban food production. However, root health, oxygen transfer, and nutrient uptake remain key challenges in soil-less cultivation. This research focuses on the combined effects of: Microbubble aeration for improved oxygen delivery Biosurfactants for enhanced biostimulation Hydroponic system performance Growth optimisation of Ocimum basilicum L. (sweet basil) The project aims to support sustainable agriculture by improving plant growth efficiency in controlled environments.

Entry Requirements

First Class Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Preferred:
Familiarity with experimental design
Research experience such as publications or fellowship

How to Apply

Contact the supervisor (Assoc Prof Ee Von Lau)
Submit Expression of Interest (EoI) with research proposal
If shortlisted, proceed to application and interview

Note:
Interviews expected around February 2026
Process changes from May 2026
Updated instructions available from 4 May 2026
Scholarship open until filled

Eligibility

UK/Home
EU
International

Supervisor Profile

AP
Assoc Prof Ee Von Lau, Dr Joash Ban Lee Tan
Monash University Malaysia, Engineering and Information Technology

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